Brody Jenner joins 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians'

Brody Jenner is joining Keeping Up With the Kardashians as a cast regular.

Jenner, who is related to the Kardashian siblings through Bruce Jenner - his father and their stepfather - has been spending more time with his extended family of late, sources told E! News. He has previously made cameo appearances on the show.

"I'm looking forward to the upcoming season and getting to know my extended family a little better," said the former Hills cast member in a brief statement.

Writing on her Celebuzz blog, Khloe Kardashian added: "I'm always excited for each new season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but I'm especially excited for this upcoming season because you're going to be seeing a lot more of the Kardashian/Jenner clan.

"My stepbrothers, Brody and Brandon, and Brandon's wife Leah are going to be on the show much more, which means an even closer look into the inner-workings of my crazy, wonderful family. Get ready, people!"

Keeping Up With the Kardashians returns to E! for its eighth season in June.